2019 Makar Sankranti
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Thousands Brave The Cold To Take Holy Dip As 50-Day Kumbh Mela Begins
In an electrifying setting, thousands of pilgrims took a dip at Sangam - the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati - at daybreak as the Kumbh Mela officially started today on Makar Sankranti. The Kumbh is the largest congregation of pilgrims in the world; over 12 crore are expected this year.
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Pollution In Gomti River Causes Devotees To Avoid Holy Dip On Sankranti
Makar Sankranti: Devotees from across the country refused to perform holy dip in the Gomti River on the occasion of Makar Sankranti in Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow on Monday due to the presence of toxins in the water.
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Happy Makar Sankranti 2019: Faith, Food And Festivities Across India
Makara Sankranti is being celebrated across the country today. This day, every year, marks the transit of the Sun from the Southern Hemisphere to the north as the days get longer than the nights. Every state in India has its unique way of celebrating Makara Sankranti.
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Happy Makar Sankranti 2019: Significance Of The Kite Flying Festival
Makar Sankranti 2019: Makar Sankranti is synonymous to kite flying too. People across India are seen on their roof tops and sky fills up with colourful kites.
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Makar Sankranti 2019: Date, Puja Time, Significance and Foods to Celebrate The Festival
Makar Sankranti celebrates the sun's transition towards North. From this point onward the days are longer and warmer.
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Thousands Brave The Cold To Take Holy Dip As 50-Day Kumbh Mela Begins
In an electrifying setting, thousands of pilgrims took a dip at Sangam - the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati - at daybreak as the Kumbh Mela officially started today on Makar Sankranti. The Kumbh is the largest congregation of pilgrims in the world; over 12 crore are expected this year.
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Pollution In Gomti River Causes Devotees To Avoid Holy Dip On Sankranti
Makar Sankranti: Devotees from across the country refused to perform holy dip in the Gomti River on the occasion of Makar Sankranti in Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow on Monday due to the presence of toxins in the water.
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Happy Makar Sankranti 2019: Faith, Food And Festivities Across India
Makara Sankranti is being celebrated across the country today. This day, every year, marks the transit of the Sun from the Southern Hemisphere to the north as the days get longer than the nights. Every state in India has its unique way of celebrating Makara Sankranti.
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Happy Makar Sankranti 2019: Significance Of The Kite Flying Festival
Makar Sankranti 2019: Makar Sankranti is synonymous to kite flying too. People across India are seen on their roof tops and sky fills up with colourful kites.
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Makar Sankranti 2019: Date, Puja Time, Significance and Foods to Celebrate The Festival
Makar Sankranti celebrates the sun's transition towards North. From this point onward the days are longer and warmer.
